Long form video editor

Posted last month

Worldwide

Summary

We're looking for a talented long-form YouTube video editor who understands retention editing and storytelling. The videos will be in English and will typically end up being 5-15 minutes long after editing. Style References We love the editing style of: Iman Gadzhi Nik Setting https://www.youtube.com/@niksetting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpsvwyjKG5I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNAZIHf6YiQ We're looking for someone who understands modern YouTube editing and knows how to keep viewers engaged. What you'll do Edit English YouTube videos (5-15 minutes, after the edit) Add engaging B-roll, motion graphics and subtitles Create strong pacing and storytelling Use zooms, transitions and visual effects where they improve retention Add music and sound design Make videos feel premium and high quality Requirements Experience editing YouTube videos Strong understanding of retention and viewer psychology Fluent English Ability to source B-roll and visuals Experience with Premiere Pro, After Effects or similar software (capcut or anything else i dont care) Reliable communication Important We do NOT work hourly. Instead, we pay per video. When applying, please include: Your portfolio or YouTube examples. Your price per video (5-15 minutes after edits). Which creator's style you feel most comfortable with. Your favorite YouTube editor or creator. The word "Tomato" at the beginning of your application so we know you've read everything. Long-Term Opportunity We're looking for someone to work with long term. We'll start with a paid test project and, if we're a good fit, there will be consistent work every month.

  • $200.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
YouTube Video
Video Editing
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  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Jun 18, 2025
  • NLD
    Vlaardingen12:26 PM
  • $205 total spent
    1 hire, 0 active
  • 35 hours
  • Small company (2-9 people)

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